Well, I've read a few books on christian childbirth and this is the first one I found a little off. In this book the author said that if one confesses the truths of the bible over and over and truly believes them one won't miscarry, and will have pain free, fast labor. I don't believe that, sorry. I think it's a stretch. As a woman who has miscarried, I don't blame my faith (or as the author puts it, lack there of). I was a christian when I miscarried and I never once blamed God for it. I did, however, ask for a reason (and feel like after a few months I got my answer). I feel like I wouldn't be the woman, wife, or mother I am today if it hadn't happened. I appreciate my children so much because I look at them and think about the babies I lost.
However much I didn't agree with the majority of the book, there were a few things that I did find interesting. If you would like a specific gender of child, praying for it after conception is silly since the gender is already chosen. I had never thought of this (silly me). We have been praying that our next child be a girl for the past few months already so, who knows, maybe God will respond with a yes! Of course he could say no a give us another boy, which is fine with me since I love my babies no matter who they are or what they look like.
Also, pray with a purpose. In regards to labor ask for a term baby and a normal, easy, fast labor with no complications. And don't forget to pray for a healthy mom and baby. Start right away! There's no time to waste! I believe God hears all our prayers so pray, pray, pray!!!! I completely agree that pray is an integral part of pregnancy, labor and life in general! I suggest picking up a pregnancy devotional (they can be found in either weekly or daily format). And read it as a couple. It is vital that as a couple you pray over your baby. Your baby CAN hear you and praying while baby is still a "captive audience" creates an even bigger doorway to becoming a believer of the Lord. You can't force your baby to believe but you can pray for it/with it. Your baby can feel your moods. Prayer is calming, and can be used to reach a meditative state that will help you stay relaxed during your pregnancy and especially through labor. Again, pray, pray, pray!!!!
So, in conclusion, not really something I would suggest (esp since I feel like it was also a little vague).
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